BSc Honours Meat and Dairy Sciences and Technology
- Entry level
- A-Level entry
- Field of study
- Agriculture & Food Systems
- Duration
- 4 years
- Institution
- University of Zimbabwe
Entry requirements
This is a degree. It is entered after A-Level, so O-Level results alone are not enough.
As the institution publishes it
At least 2 'A' Level passes in Biology and one subject from Mathematics, Geography, Chemistry, Physics and Agriculture/Crop Science/Animal Science; OR a Diploma in Agriculture from a recognised agricultural college.
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About this programme
Covers the science and technology of turning livestock into safe, high-quality meat and dairy products. You study animal-product composition, slaughter and processing, milk handling, preservation, packaging, quality control and food-safety regulation, giving you the technical skills to run or inspect processing operations.
What you will study
Meat science and processing; dairy science and technology; food microbiology and safety; quality assurance; food chemistry; packaging and product development; plant operations and regulation.
Further study and pathways
MSc in food or meat and dairy science; processors, regulators and food-safety auditors; research and product development.
Source: University of Zimbabwe: UZ_Undergraduate_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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